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Fiennes On Everest
By Jon on 24/08/2009 13:08:36
Sir Rannulph Fiennes writes about his mission to climb Everest in the Telegraph.
that he had no desire to climb any mountain, but hiscuriosity was aroused in 2003 when he received a letter from SibusisoVilane from Swaziland, the first black man to reach the summit ofEverest asking the Briton to partner him for an attempt
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Everest In Manchester
By Jon on 12/10/2001 13:31:06
The epic Everest IMAX movie is now showing in the centre of Manchester. What did you think we meant?
check times and other details on their massivelyover-designed website. According to the ScootCinema Finder, the showings are at:SAT, 12:40PM, FRI, SUN, TUES, 1:50PM, MON, WED, 3:00PM, THUR,4:10PM, SUN, 5:20PM, 10:00PM, MON, 6:30PM, TUES, THUR, 7:40PM
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E For Everest...
By Jon on 16/05/2003 17:12:32
It's the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, so here's a guide to what's Everesty out there on the web and beyond, in the real world Enjoy...
Just in case it's passed you by, this year marks the 50thAnniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest by the mightyBritish Everest Expedition of 1953, the summiteers, of course, being aKiwi and a Sherpa
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Beckham On Everest...
By Jon on 16/05/2007 12:42:53
Leo Houlding has been joined on Everest by David Beckham, plus more live from the mountain.
A quick reminder that you can follow the progress of Britishclimber Leo Houlding on Everest as he plays the part ofSandy Irvine in a documentary being made on the mountain.Houlding is best known for his rock climbing and big wall exploits,so it's a
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Could You Climb Everest?
By Jon on 20/05/2005 11:38:05
With climbers poised to attempt Everest despite weather conditions, we thought we'd revive an old OM article on Everest for normal people - what abilities and experience would you need to get up there?
as Peak 15. Best and Worst Years on Everest: in 1993, 129 summited and eight died (a ratio of 16:1); in 1996, 98 summited and 15 died (a ratio of 6:1). Summit/Death Ratio: Statistically for every five
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Everest The Inexperienced Way
By Jon on 20/11/2001 15:15:44
Everest Focus 2Your mate phones you to ask about sponsorship and two months later you're attempting Everest with barely any mountaineering experience. What's it like?
for sponsors for his own trip to Everest, I thought, well, why not?' So, two months and 15,000 quid later he was at Base Camp. I guess I was on a bit of a mission... Did he have an accurate picture of the risks
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Climbers Reported 'Trapped' On Everest
By Jon on 26/04/2002 12:22:20
High winds have reportedly trapped nine teams on Everest and destroyed tents on the western side of the mountain
According to Ananova, nine teams of climbers are trapped by windsof over 70mph on the western slopes of Everest with wind speedsreported to be increasing.Ananova quotes Peter Hillary at Camp 2 as saying that the stormhas demolished tents
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Brit Reported Killed On Everest
By Jon on 30/04/2002 17:02:54
A British climber is reported to have died after falling from the Lhotse face on Everest
source of news about themountain, reports that Legate was part of the Himalayan GuidesEverest Expedition and fell some 200 metres into a crevasse.Everestnewsreport.
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'Five Climbers Summit Everest'
By Jon on 20/05/2003 11:59:18
Chinese television is reportedly saying that five climbers reached the top of Mount Everest this morning. If true they are the first to summit on the mountain this year
Since we started compiling this story, Express India has also reportedthat five climbers reached the summit of the mountain today.According to thisstory a French guide, a Japanese climber and three Sherpasreached the summit at 08.15am today
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BBC Team Filmed On Everest
By Jon on 19/06/2007 13:30:15
The BBC filmed this spring's medical expedition to Everest, some clips online now.
Apologies if you've been inundated by streaming Everest videos,podcasts and information over the past few weeks, but here's a quickheads up that the BBC has been on Everest filming with theXtreme Everest medical expedition
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